GAMES 3 - 4

[SF11704]

We all know the importance of tomorrow's game. Who ever wins tomorrow makes it a MUST win in Game 4 for the other team. This leads to my questions.
Let's say we beat Hudson tomorrow. In game 4 do we start Lincy on 3 days rest or do we start Madbum and hold Lincy for a game 5 if necessary. Same with the Braves and Lowe although I heard the Braves have penciled in Lowe no matter what happens tomorrow.
Do you take your best SP and let him go on 3 days rest if you are up 2-1 in games.
If we lose game 3 then you know it has to be Lincy.

 

[ugafan6612]

Cox is going all in. I suggest Bochy does the same. Lincy in game 4. Who wouldn't want that? Especially against our hottest pitcher

 

[calsnowskier]

Bum has been the road warrior, though, and Timmeh has never pitched on short rest. Timmeh only throws in game 4 if we lose tomorrow.

 

[ElJimador]

Personally I'd go with Bum in game 4 win or lose today. I do not like pitchers throwing on short rest. A sinkerballer like Lowe should be able to do it without much dropoff but not a power pitcher like Timmy, and especially not when he's never done it before.

Besides, I have complete confidence in Bumgarner. The kid is fearless, he was lights out on the road all year, and he only got stronger in September.

 

[msgkings322]

Personally I'd go with Bum in game 4 win or lose today. I do not like pitchers throwing on short rest. A sinkerballer like Lowe should be able to do it without much dropoff but not a power pitcher like Timmy, and especially not when he's never done it before.

Besides, I have complete confidence in Bumgarner. The kid is fearless, he was lights out on the road all year, and he only got stronger in September.

I completely agree with this post. Not even because of Bum, although I agree he can handle a game 4. Tim has problems sometimes on 4 days rest. I think we'll all be disappointed with him on 3 days.

Not sure if the brass see it that way though.

We did mostly say the Giants would win this series in 5 games, so this is what that looks like....

 

[gp956]

Looks like bumgarner is going to be ready to come in for sanchez, should Jon wet the bed. I guess that means Timmy in game four no matter what.